President Bola Tinubu humorously addresses his stumble during Nigeria's Democracy Day, attributing it to the 'Buga' dance or traditional 'Idobale' greeting. His light-hearted response at the Presidential Villa dinner underscores cultural pride and resilience amid public attention, turning a minor incident into a celebrated moment of humor and cultural reflection.
President Bola Tinubu addressed his stumble during Nigeria's Democracy Day celebration with humor and cultural pride. Speaking at the Presidential Villa's dinner, Tinubu joked about his viral misstep, suggesting it resembled the 'Buga' dance or traditional 'Idobale' greeting.
Emphasizing the festive spirit of Democracy Day, he quipped, "It’s a day to celebrate democracy while doing ‘dobale’ for the day. I am a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my dobale."
Tinubu's playful response turned a minor incident into a cultural moment, reflecting his resilience and cultural connection amid public scrutiny.